Cafergot

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Cafergot

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patients should be advised that two tablets of CAFERGOT® (ergotamine tartrate and caffeine) (ergotamine tartrate
and caffeine tablets, USP) should be taken at the first sign of a migraine headache.
No more than 6 tablets should be taken for any single migraine attack. No more
than 10 tablets should be taken during any 7-day period. Administration of ergotamine
tartrate and caffeine tablets should not exceed the dosing guidelines and should
not be used for chronic daily administration (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION).
CAFERGOT® (ergotamine tartrate and caffeine tablets, USP) should be used
only for migraine headaches. It is not effective for other types of headaches
and it lacks analgesic properties. Patients should be advised to report to the
physician immediately any of the following: numbness or tingling in the fingers
and toes, muscle pain in the arms and legs, weakness in the legs, pain in the
chest or temporary speeding or slowing of the heart rate, swelling or itching.

Last reviewed on RxList: 9/30/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.